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"What about breeding native blood back in..."

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What about breeding native blood back in? I`m 1/16th and my grandfather was a Turtle Mountain Tribesman. I `m interested in preserving native culture and blood. Is there an active movement towards this?

"I was told by my grandmother that her mother also was part portuguese..."

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You can order a kit that can check your DNA genes. It is more accurate than guessing whats in the gene line. I`m acutally going to order it because I have found out my great greatgrandmothers on my fathers mother and father end were irish, indian, black and white. I was told by my grandmother that her mother also was part portuguese. I will be ordering the kit for more detailed background check. The kit is a swab kit, that can be ordered online, I believe some pharmacys carry them as well now. Good Luck!!!

Someone said: as of Nov 16th 2014 dna tests do not have the accuracy to be used in place of legal documentation for native americans. at low percentages it is called "trace regions" (0-15%) which may show a false link to any specific group mentioned . as stated at ancestry.com dna services. although, as the database grows, so does the info for more accurate comparisons.

Someone said: How do we find out about my husbands ancestors. His maternal and Paternal great grandmothers was both full blooded Indian. He thinks Cherokee but not sure. How do we find out since he doesn`t know where the records are?

"My grandfather on my mom`s side is full blood..."

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Why is it all anyone is concerned about is getting money if they are part Indian? My grandfather on my Mom`s side is full blood, his wife (Grandmother was one quarter)..I have their documents and land allotment deeds...but I have never checked into getting a membership or money for being part Cherokee...I`m not sure how much blood quantum my Mom had either. I would rather the money go back into the reservations to help those that really need the help..I know what its like for some who still reside on the reservations ...they need the money more there. Peace to all.

It`s "Cherokee Nation." Not Cherokee Nation "of Oklahoma." Cherokee Nation has been here since the early 1800s, Oklahoma has only existed since 1907. Otherwise, great answer.
DNA tests cannot tell you which tribe your Indian ancestry comes from, even if the test does show such ancestry. Therefor, short answer is DNA tests are not considered adequate proof for purposese of citizenship in most tribes, including Cherokee Nation.

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Its really depends on what band your from if ur from cherokee nation in ok. like me there no blood quantum but one or more grandparents or great grandparents have to be on the dawes roll ...if ur from ketoowah band in ok. u have to be 1/4 and one the dawes rolls. and if ur eastern band of cherokee u have to be more less than 1/16 and ur grandparents or great grandparents have to be on the baker rolls hope its helps.

Dew9kir said: I am from ok and Cherokee like you can you tell me where to go to find out more info on what additional benefits I am eligible for schooling? Help with commodities? Things like that housing loans etc.?

"You will not be eligible for health services through ihs or through tribal health centers..."

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If you are not an enrolled citizen (and also if your children are not citizens) of one of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes, you will not be eligible for health services through IHS or through tribal health centers. The only exception is prenatal care for someone who is pregnant with a child that is fathered by an enrolled citizen.

Employment and housing benefits through the Cherokee Reservation?

I am a Cherokee Nation card holder. If I were to relocate to Claremore Ok. is there any preference for tribal employment and temporary housing. Also, my wife is 1/16th cherokee but does not have a card. Would there be any benefit for her with me being a card holder?

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